Senate Approves Defence Measures In Broad Army Bill
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved an Army Bill costing 1.821 billion dollars with emergency funds sought by Roosevelt. Leaders promise quick action on the defence programme. Marshall reports Roosevelt aims for 10 000 planes and air corps replacements under the appropriation. The plan envisions 066 combat and training planes.
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Warships Bombed London In Air Attacks
Warships bombed London Tuesday as German high command claimed air attacks on British naval units at Narvik were largely successful. A cruiser was twice hit and a heavy cruiser damaged with fires and explosions reported aboard both warships. Two British warships and two merchantmen were seriously damaged.
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Allied Islands off America diplomacy dispute
Washington officials indicated the United States had not seriously considered taking over Allied possessions in the Western Hemisphere for war debts defense or with Allied consent. Secretary to the President declined to comment on Mussolini’s alleged suggestion of U S Italian cooperation on colonial claims.
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Hitler Praised as Strategist by Goering at Press Conference
Berlin Tuesday. Marshal Goering answered questions from German pressmen and defended Hitler as the bravest soldier and greatest living war leader. He lauded Hitler's trench experience and strategic genius and denied reports that parachute troops landed in disguise.
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Narvik Fiord Update from Stockholm Radar Report
Stockholm radio reported confusion over a Narvik front development as a Polish unit was said to be near the southern Narvik area. Refugees from Central Norway describe German forces occupying a nearby sector.
Special Arrangement Report on Overseas Intelligence Completion
A special arrangement outlines the completion of overseas intelligence efforts with emphasis on courage and coordination. The report notes a broader information role and the ongoing collaboration of agencies to improve global readiness.
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British Cruiser Lost Off Norway
The Admiralty reports H.M.S. Effingham a 9950 ton light cruiser is a total loss off the Norwegian coast after striking an uncharted rock. No lives were lost.
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German gains and counterattacks sweep through France in WWI report
German reports claim the Ninth French Army and General Giraud have been captured as German divisions push into Arras Amiens and Abbeville. Tanks and motorized troops lead advances while Allied lines crumble near Valenciennes Amiens and Laon amid heavy air activity and renewed counterattacks.
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British 'A'ith Backs to Channel in Dire Stand
The Times correspondent reports the German advance toward the Channel slowed but not stopped, Britain’s BEF still with its back to the coast. French and Belgian forces resist fiercely as Allied planes bomb lines of communication and British tanks threaten German flanks near Cambrai and Laon with ongoing fighting around Louvain and Montmedy.
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RAF Bombers Strike German Targets in Renewed Raid
British aerial forces attacked German targets amid ongoing operations over western Europe. Reconnaissance and fighter escorts accompanied bomber streams as raids continued, disrupting enemy facilities and supply lines in key regions.
Chinese Forces Claim Recapture of Hsinyang Base
Chinese forces claim recapture of Hsinyang in Southern Honan and say Japanese lines were demoralised at the Honan Hupeh border. They report May offensives against Szechuan raids and air battles near Liangsha and Suisen. A government spokesman denies any China Japan peace negotiations.
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French Cabinet Approves War Speedups in Paris
In Paris the Allied Commander General Weygand met with M Reynaud and Marshal Petain ahead of a cabinet session. The premier hosted the American envoy Bullitt and announced a martial law threat and strict penalties for factory workers leaving without orders. Ministries will shift from memoranda to direct personal contact.
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Irish Reservists Called Up
Dublin announces that certain classes of reservists were called to the Colours during the weekend. A statement says present circumstances require a high action to strengthen the defence forces.
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Shortage of hides prompts inquiry in House
In the House of Natives yesterday Mr Joe Lab urged inquiries into complaints that hides were scarce and that distribution favored certain small tanneries over others. The debate touched on discrimination in tannery operations and the impact on local tanners.
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Dutch Foreign Minister claims higher Allied casualties in war
London reports M. Van Kleffens says the Dutch army delayed a German advance by destroying frontier roads and bridges. He warns Britain not to exaggerate parachute troops danger while stressing they can be combated, and mentions German aims to seize the defense area during a night raid.
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Unclear OCR fragment prompts historic battle quote
Fragmentary text includes a declared message about a miracle and a vow to tell allies and enemy on the Meuse. Names and full context are missing, rendering precise event details uncertain.
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